BLACK+DECKER’s 20V MAX cordless hedge trimmer sees first discount since February to $70 in New Green Deals
Now that summer is under a week away, it’s time to really think about how to make your yard stand out when guests arrive. One way to do that is keeping your hedges trimmed, but you probably want to ditch the gas-powered hedge trimmer you have in the garage. Today, we’re talking about BLACK+DECKER’s 20V MAX hedge trimmer, which is cordless and powered by a 20V battery. This allows it to be lighter, easier to use, and also costs just $70. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.
Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also
Get your yard ready for guests with this cordless hedge trimmer
Amazon is offering the BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX Cordless Hedge Trimmer for $69.98 shipped. Normally $79, today’s deal comes in at the first price drop that we’ve seen since back in February. While it doesn’t deliver a high dollar off amount, the 11% price drop does return it to the all-time low that we’ve only seen three times since it hit Amazon back in September. Designed to help remove gas and oil from your lawn care routine, you’ll find that this hedge trimmer features an 18-inch dual-action hardened steel blade that offers “reduced vibration when trimming.”
There’s a built-in T-handle here for added comfort and a full-length trigger to give you better control while cutting. Being electric instead of gas, it’s lighter than normal hedge trimmers and allows you to cut more in the yard with less fatigue. The included 20V battery is what powers the hedge trimmer and there’s also a charger included in the box. Plus, the battery works with other BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX tools, so whether you already own a few or are looking to get into the ecosystem, this is a solid buy overall. Pair that with the easy-to-use nature and the fact that there’s no priming or ripcord to start it and you’ll be trimming hedges and taking your home’s curb appeal up to the next level in no time at all.
Razor’s electric-powered kids 4-wheeler lets your young ones ride off-road at $960 (Save $240)
Amazon is offering the Razor Dirt Quad 36V Electric Kids 4-wheeler on sale for $959.99 shipped. Today’s deal delivers $240 in savings, shaves 20% off the normal going rate for most of the year, and marks the second-best price of 2023 so far. In fact, this is the first price drop that we’ve seen at Amazon since back in February when it went for the 2023 low price of $807. This off-road rider is perfect for teenagers to ride around the yard this summer. The battery will last up to 68 minutes per charge, and it can even ride at up to 9 MPH. The twist-grip throttle is easy to use and there are rear disc brakes to slow you down as well. With a front brush bar, rear suspension, and large frame, this 4-wheeler will let your young ones rip around the yard this summer. Plus, being battery-powered, there’s no gas or oil here which makes it eco-friendly as well. Keep reading for more.
Replace your old incandescent bulbs with these 1,500-lumen LEDs
Lepro US (100% positive feedback past 12 months) via Amazon is offering a 6-pack of its 1,500-lumen 14W LED Light Bulbs for $15.19 in both 2,700K and 5,000K color temperatures with free shipping for Prime members or in orders over $25. For comparison, you’d normally pay $19 for these light bulbs and today’s deal comes in at 21% off. Not only that, but it marks a return to the best price of the year and makes the bulbs just $2.50 each. If you’ve yet to add LED lights to your home, these are bright and energy efficient while also being budget-friendly.
Going with LED bulbs is beneficial for so many reasons. For starters, you’ll use much less power to run them. These 1,500 lumen bulbs take up just 14W of electricity. For comparison, a traditional incandescent bulb would need 150W to output this same brightness. Not only that, but these bulbs output less heat, which means your home’s air conditioning will have to do less work to keep things cool. That might not be something that you think of, but having four to six 60W traditional light bulbs in a bathroom fixture outputs quite a bit of heat. On top of that, these lights have a 10,000 hour lifespan. That equates to 1,250 consecutive days of use for height hours a day, or 833 days for 12 hours a day. So, you likely won’t have to replace these bulbs for at least two years once installed, if not 3-4 years.
Greenworks Father’s Day sale discounts popular electric mowers, gear bundles, more
Greenworks might be a little late to the party, but one of our favorite electric tool brands is finally getting in on the Father’s Day savings. Launching a sale across much of its stable of popular electric mowers and other gear for the tool shed, you’ll find sizable discounts on standalone tools and even bundles. Everything ships free too, though might not arrive in time for the big day this weekend. A highlight has the 80V 21-inch Electric Mower marked down to $559.99. Down from $700, this package includes a pair of 2.5Ah batteries and is now $140 off. It’s $40 under our last mention from earlier in the year, and landing at a new 2023 low. As the most capable electric lawn mower we’ve seen go on sale from Greenworks as of late, this model stands out with 80V of power that pairs with a larger 21-inch cutting deck. Alongside being self-propelled so you don’t have to work too hard, it also rocks a 4-in-1 design for bagging, mulching or side discharge – plus an added turbo mode for extra power. There’s of course no gas or oil to fuss with here either, so you can kickstart your mowing routine ahead of summer with a bit of a green touch.
Throughout the Greenworks Father’s Day sale, you’ll also find more than just mowers. There are tons of electric discounts across other gear for the tool shed, including leaf blowers, string trimmers, and more. Also special for this event, there’s an assortment of bundles that offer even deeper discounts for giving dad, or yourself, a complete kit that ditches your reliance on gas and oil. There’s never been a better time to finally see what all of the fuss is about making the swap to electrics tools.
New Tesla deals
After checking out the BLACK+DECKER cordless hedge trimmer on sale above, if you keep read, you’ll find a selection of new green deals that will make your Tesla experience better in multiple areas. From storage to keep recordings on to phone mounts, car chargers, and anything else we can find, it’ll be listed below. Each day we’ll do our best to find new and exciting deals and ways for you to save on fun accessories for your Tesla, making each trip unique. For more gift ideas and deals, check out the best Tesla shop. Keep reading on for e-bike, Greenworks, and other great deals.
New e-bike deals + electric scooter discounts
If you’re looking to get out and enjoy the sunshine still after using your new electric mower, than we recommend you experience it than on another e-bike or electric scooter you just got at a fantastic price through one of our deals and sale below. You can use it for fun, exercise, or even transportation to and from work or the coffee shop. We have several people here that will regularly commute to coffee shops or offices on their e-bike, as it cuts down on fossil fuel usage as well as allows them to enjoy some time outdoors on nice sunny days. Below, you’ll find a wide selection of new e-bike deals and electric scooter deal in all price ranges, so give it a look if that’s something you’d be interested in picking up. As always, the newest e-bike deal and electric scooter discounts and sales will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.
Additional New Green Deals
After shopping the BLACK+DECKER cordless hedge trimmer on sale above, be sure to check out the other discounts we found today. These new green deals are wide-ranging from outdoor lawn equipment to anything else we find that could save you money in various ways, be that cutting gas and oil out of your life or just enjoying other amenities that energy-saving gear can bring. As always, the newest deals will be at the top, so shop quick as the discounts are bound to go away soon.
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The Dodge Charger Daytona EV made headlines when it rolled out fake engine noises as a way to make the EV appeal to muscle car drivers. As it turns out, they weren’t the right sort of fake engine noises – and now Stellantis has to recall 8,000 of them for a fix.
According to the ChryCo fans at Mopar Insider, Stellantis is recalling ~8,390 examples of its 2024 to 2025 Dodge Charger Daytona EVs because of an exterior amplifier that may be missing critical enabling the amp to emit exterior sounds – including the Federally mandated pedestrian warning sounds designed to keep pedestrians safe.
What’s more, the recall’s “suspect period” reportedly begins on 30APR2024, when the first 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona was produced, and ends 18MAR2025 … when the last Charger EV was produced.
RECALL CHRONOLOGY
- On April 17, 2025, the FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation into certain 2024–2025 model year Dodge Charger vehicles that may not emit exterior sound.
- From April 17, 2025, through May 13, 2025, FCA US TSRC met with FCA US Engineering and the supplier to understand all potential failure modes associated with the issue. They also reviewed warranty data, field records, and customer assistance records to determine field occurrences.
- On May 14, 2025, the FCA US TSRC organization determined that a vehicle build issue existed on certain vehicles related to a lack of EV exterior sound, potentially resulting in noncompliance with FMVSS No. 141.
Without the software patch, the vehicles don’t comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 141, “Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles.” The rule requires noisemakers for EVs and hybrids when operating under 19 mph, the safest speeds for pedestrians.
Basically, if you have a Dodge Charger EV, expect to get a recall notice.
It just keeps getting funnier
If you’re not familiar with the Charger Daytona EV’s “Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust,” it’s a system that employs a combination of digital sound synthesis and a physical tuning chamber (translation: a speaker) to produce a 126 decibel sound that approximately imitates a Hellcat Hemi V8 ICE. That’s loud enough to cause most people physical pain, according to Yale University – putting it somewhere between a loud rock concert and a passenger jet at takeoff.
While you could argue that such noises are part and parcel with powerful combustion, they’re completely irrelevant to an EV, and speak to a particular sort of infantile delusion of masculinity that I, frankly, have never been able to wrap my head around. Something akin to the, “Hey, look at me! I’m a big tough guy!” attention-whoring of a suburban Harley rider in a “Sons of Anarchy” novelty cut, without even enough courage to ride a motorcycle, you know?
You know – and I bet you can help me dial in the the comparison to perfection (and help me explain why the car just isn’t selling) in the comments section at the bottom of the page.
SOURCE: Mopar Insiders; featured image by Stellantis.
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Is it an electric van or a truck? The Kia PV5 might be in a class of its own. Kia’s electric van was recently spotted charging in public with an open bed, and it looks like a real truck.
Kia’s electric van morphs into a truck with an open bed
The PV5 is the first of a series of electric vans as part of Kia’s new Platform Beyond Vehicle business (PBV). Kia claims the PBVs are more than vans, they are “total mobility solutions,” equipped with Hyundai’s advanced software.
Based on the flexible new EV platform, E-GMP.S, Kia has several new variants in the pipeline, including camper vans, refrigerated trucks, luxury “Prime” models for passenger use, and an open bed model.
Kia launched the PV5 Passenger and Cargo in the UK earlier this year for business and personal use. We knew more were coming, but now we are getting a look at a new variant in public.
Although we got a brief glimpse of it earlier this month driving by in Korea, Kia’s electric van was spotted charging in public with an open bed.
The folks at HealerTV found the PV5 variant with an open bed parked in Korea, offering us a good look from all angles.
From the front, it resembles the Passenger and Cargo variants, featuring slim vertical LED headlights. However, from the side, it’s an entirely different vehicle. The truck sits low to the ground, similar to the one captured driving earlier this month.
When you look at it from the back, you can’t even tell it’s the PV5. It looks like any other cargo truck with an open bed.
The PV5 open bed measures 5,000 mm in length, 1,900 mm in width, and 2,000 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,000 mm. Although Kia has yet to say how big the bed will be, the reporter mentions it doesn’t look that deep, but it’s wide enough to carry a good load.
The open bed will be one of several PV5 variants that Kia plans to launch in Europe and Korea later this year, alongside the Passenger, Cargo, and Chassis Cab configurations.
In Europe, the PV5 Passenger is available with two battery pack options: 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh, providing WLTP ranges of 179 miles and 249 miles, respectively. The Cargo variant is rated with a WLTP range of 181 miles or 247 miles.
Kia will reveal battery specs closer to launch for the open bed variant, but claims it “has the longest driving range among compact commercial EVs in its class.”
In 2027, Kia will launch the larger PV7, followed by an even bigger PV9 in 2029. There’s also a smaller PV1 in the works, which is expected to arrive sometime next year or in 2027.
What do you think of Kia’s electric van? Will it be a game changer? With plenty of variants on the way, it has a good chance. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: HealerTV
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